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COMMUNIT-E February 3, 2004 REMINDER: AUPCA MEETING TONIGHT The agenda for the AUPCA meeting will include: the real property tax bill/home owner issues, plus a discussion of development in the area. It’s at 7:30 at the Tenley Library. ALBANIA SLIDE SHOW TONIGHT From: Robert Hyman <RobertHyman@erols.com> The following will be at St Luke's Church on Feb. 3rd at 7:30 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Albania Slide Show If you missed the Mount Everest slide show or the one on the Jungles of Panama, you don't want to miss this. Immediately following the regular meeting, Glover Parker Robert Hyman, who is also Photographer / Mountaineer / Explorer will present a slide show and talk about his travels through Albania's mountains and villages that were closed and "off limits" to Westerners and Albanians for 50 years, titled "Albania: A Look Inside the Old Eastern Block." In 1992 Robert Hyman was a member of an expedition to the most remote places in this country experiencing violence and unrest. This international scientific expedition that included Smithsonian scientists would collect samples of flora and fauna as they traveled for a month exploring this repressed and isolated country's mountains and rivers. This expedition would be the first major expedition to explore Albania since the 1914 Austrian Expedition. Don't miss this great opportunity! FEBRUARY MEETINGS WITH THE MAYOR From: Floto, Mary Ann (EOM) <MaryAnn.Floto@dc.gov> The Mayor invites the public to the following meetings: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 - Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Mayor's State of the District Address Lincoln Theater 1215 U Street, NW Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Mayor's Neighborhood Citizen Summit - Ward III (follow-up to Citizen Summit III) Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW This is a follow-up meeting to the Citizen Summit III. The purpose of the Neighborhood Summit is to discuss the long-range vision for the city and discuss priorities and initiatives for the proposed fiscal year 2005 budget. There will also be a question and answer session with the Mayor. Mary Ann Floto Office of Community Outreach 202-727-9820 ATTENTION BICYCLE RIDERS Ehrlich nixes bike trail. From: Rich Hoye <rich.hoye@innerpurpleline.org> The Ehrlich administration has moved to eliminate long-planned bicycle trails from three transportation corridors. The Inner Purple Line light rail project, which would include a paved bike trail from Bethesda to the Silver Spring Metro, has morphed into a busway. In order to bypass Columbia Country Club, new plans call for running buses on existing streets. This would make it impossible to extend the Capital Crescent Trail into Silver Spring and connect it with the Metropolitan Branch Trail, which is now under construction between Silver Spring and Union Station. See: http://home.earthlink.net/~wphyilla/purple.html Write to Governor Ehrlich at governor@gov.state.md.us . Tell him that bike trails are an essential element of major transportation projects. COMMENT ON DC LIBRARIES From: J Capper <jocapper@worldnet.att.net> I only realized how severely distressed the libraries in DC are after I began going to the Bethesda library on Arlington Blvd. It's a joy to be there and there are hundreds of users in and out all day - with about 20 computers available for use - and free printing! DC's libraries are a shame! Joanne Capper [From KS – I would add that the Tenleytown Library often stinks, literally, from the unwashed vagrants who camp out there all day. I pity the librarians who have to breathe that putrid air all day.] ANC 3E MEETING AGENDA From: Polly King <pking@lldhhome.org> Meeting Notice – Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church 42nd and Fessenden Streets, NW 7:30 Announcements 7:35 - 7:45 Open Forum 7:45 - 7:55 Presentation by 2nd District Police 7:55 - 8:00 Discussion of and vote on an application for a special exception to build a roof canopy over an existing areaway and steps at 4414 Albemarle St., NW 8:00 - 8:05 Discussion with Mr. Randall regarding A.U. signs 8:05 - 8:10 Discussion of and possible on the Housing Production Trust Fund 8;10 - 8:30 Discussion of and possible vote on the Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Study Resolution 8:30 - 8:45 ANC Business For further information www.anc3e.org ANC 3B MEETING From: <anc3b@aol.com> Thursday, February 12th, 2004, 7 p.m. Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert Street HELP IN INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEAT From: Jeffrey Moore <JAMOORE@mpdc.org> On today's list serve, I read a posting from a resident who had been having trouble finding help installing a child safety seat. For the information of your readers, the Second District hosts a free, certified child safety seat installation program. Last year, the officers installed over 150 child safety seats, and answered over 500 email requests for information regarding child safety in vehicles. Please see the below information if you are in need of advice on child safety seats and their installation. Information is also available on the Department's web site at www.mpdc.org: Jeff Moore Commander Second District ----------------------------------------- DC CAR SEAT FITTING STATIONS Does Your Child Need a Booster Seat? Did you know that most children need to ride in a booster seat from age 4 to at least age 8? This test is a quick and easy way to determine if a booster seat is needed. Does the child sit all the way back against the back of the auto seat? Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the front edge of the auto seat? Does the lap belt cross the child's shoulder between the neck and the arms? Is the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt as low as possible, touching the thighs? Can the child stay seated like this for the entire trip? If you have answered "no" to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to ride safely in the car. Scheduling a Safety Seat Fitting Individuals interested in having their child safety seat fitted may do so at the Second District. Information about sheduling appointments is listed below. A completed form, with a signature, is required for each child safety seat that is being checked. Each child safety seat check/installation may take as little as 10 minutes or as long as 50 minutes, depending on the car seat, the vehicle, or the number of seats to install. We teach you how to install your car seat. MPDC FacilityAddressContactHours Second District Facility3320 Idaho Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016Email only: cpschecks@hotmail.comEmail for an appointment. LEAD IN WATER From: Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL) <ppagano@dccouncil.us> Update from Councilmember Kathy Patterson on lead in water: Several people have asked about being tested for lead. DC will test children six months to six years of age and pregnant women free of charge at 51 "N" Street, N.E. on the third floor. For more information, call the Department of Health at 535-2690. Others who want tests should see their personal doctors. If you want to have your home tested for lead in your water, please call WASA's Lead Hotline at 787-2732. If you do not get a person on the line, listen for the message and then leave your name, address and telephone number (with the hours you can be reached at that number) and a WASA representative will call you back. Also, the Committee on Public Works, of which I am a member, will hold an emergency hearing on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 1:00 pm in Room 412 of the Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, to investigate WASA's management of the lead service replacement program in the DC homes. To testify, call Jim Slattery at 724-8105 or email him at jim.slattery@dc.gov <mailto:jim.slattery@dc.gov> . Penny Pagano MORE ON PERCHLORATE IN GROUND WATER From: KD McLynn <kdmclynn@starpower.net> I would not be completely confident that contaminates in the ground water could not infiltrate our drinking water, especially since many of the water pipes are old and corroded. It would seem that the system would be particularly vulnerable to contamination when the water pressure drops. Kathleen McLynn WHAT’S NEW IN THE MPDC From: Crimereports.com <reports@crimereports.com> ********************************************* CHIEF RAMSEY SWEARS IN 23 NEW OFFICERS, AS THE MPDC CONTINUES TO BUILD TOWARD 3,800 ********************************************* District neighborhoods will have nearly two dozen new officers on patrol beginning next week, as members of Recruit Class 2003-1 were sworn in by Chief Ramsey during graduation ceremonies on January 23. Prior to receiving their badges, the 23 new officers completed approximately six months of academic, physical and tactical training at the MPDC’s Maurice T. Turner Jr., Institute of Police Science. All 23 of the new officers are being assigned to uniformed neighborhood patrols in the seven police districts. Friday’s graduation ceremony, held at that Office of Personnel Management in Northwest DC, was the first of several officer graduations planned over the next few months, as the MPDC continues to build toward its goal of 3,800 officers. The MPDC’s sworn strength now stands at approximately 3,725. Mayor Williams, with support from the DC Council, has made increasing the number of MPDC officers a top priority of his public safety agenda. All of the additional officers being hired will be assigned to PSA (Police Service Area) patrols. FOOTNOTE I: Upcoming officer graduations are scheduled for February 27 and March 12. FOOTNOTE II: To learn more about career opportunities in the MPDC, and to apply online, visit: http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/about/employ/officer.shtm CRIMES ON INTEREST IN THE ‘HOOD PSA 202 THREATS - Threats 4300 Block HARRISON ST NW C1 reports that s1 phoned her and a verbal argument ensued. S1 threatened c1 by stating, "you don't know me. I will catch you in an alley one night and beat you up." C1 is afraid s1 will carry out his threat. [From KS: I don’t know any more details that this, but I would urge anyone who sees someone hanging around this alley to call the police. Also, please understand that I mention only one or two of the numerous crimes in the ‘Hood. For the whole listing, you need to contact: Crimereports.com <reports@crimereports.com>] --------------------------- PSA 201 BURGLARY - 2 4600 Block BROAD BRANCH RD NW R1 reports for c1 that unknown person(s) entered the premises by lifting up a Large piece of plastic that was draped over the front of the house, removed the wood paneling to enter kitchen and stole various property. ---------------------------- PSA 202 THEFT - 2 5300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW C1 reports while shopping, s1 who was in a wheelchair, loitered in the area of her baby stroller. The stroller had c1's wallet on it. S1 left and c1 returned to the stroller and saw the wallet was gone. ----------------------------- PSA 202 THEFT - 2 4800 Block CHESAPEAKE ST NW C1 reports while he was out of town unknown person(s) stole the copper down spouts off of his home. FOUND: RED CASE FULL OF CASSETTE TAPES From: Stu <s.weiser@verizon.net> This afternoon, I found a red case full of cassette tapes in the alley behind my house (at 37 and Van Ness). I assume it was tossed out of a stolen vehicle. Has anyone had a car stolen that contained such a case? COMPLAINT ABOUT DMV From: <Darnot@aol.com> I am so annoyed. I sold my car and called the district DMV to find out if I can get a credit on my registration (there were over 9 mos left!!!) and they told me it had to be a year before they'd consider reimbursing. that is such a rip off. I think VA prorates and gives back the $$. it is a total rip off that the district would keep my money! another example of how the city does nothing to accommodate residents! COCKER SPANIEL NEEDS HOME From: Michele.Wolin@nlrb.gov My next-door neighbor (who doesn't have a computer, so I'm doing this) needs to find a new home for a cocker spaniel. He is very sweet with people and other dogs, but doesn't do so well with cats. She has 5 cats, and kept hoping that he eventually would get used to them, but that hasn't happened. Unfortunately, he got into a fight with one of the cats a few weeks ago, so she is now trying to find him a new home. He is 13, but is still spry and enjoys walks. His only health problem is a heart murmur, which he's had for many years (he was checked out by the vet a few weeks ago). He is buff-colored and very cute, and is well-behaved (except with cats). He grew up in a family with children, so he's okay with kids. If you'd like more information about him, please e-mail me at the above e-mail address or call me at 202-273-1720, or call Susan at 202-537-3954. MORE DOGS IN NEED OF HOMES From: Susan Baer Aaron <baer@aclcinc.com> The Animal Welfare's phone number is (703) 838-4774. FROM JULIANA PARKER: This is a long story, but the short version is: over the weekend, my friend Melanie and I had to bring 16 dogs from a house and take them to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria located at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA. These dogs are incredibly friendly, loving, and of course, looking for a wonderful home. If you or anyone this is forwarded to has any questions regarding any of the dogs, please call me at (301) 933-4129 or on my cell at (240) 418-2240 and I will answer what I can. The following is a short description of the dogs: – 1) Electra - Female Black lab (mother of puppies) 66 lbs. – 2-9) Electra's puppies (8 of them, mixed male and females, born in September). – 10) Ginger - Female Pekingese/Sheltey - approximately 4 years old. – 11-12) Ginger's puppies - approximately 3 months old & about 8 pounds each. – 13) Dexter - Male black lab mix - 68 pounds, approx 2 years old. – 14) Teddy - Male Spitz mix - about 15 pounds - approximately 4 years old. – 15) Cassie - Small beagle, only about maybe 15-20 pounds. – 16) Rascal - Terrier type dog. Please help by sending this to your distribution list to see if this can have a happy ending for them. Thank you for your assistance. Juliana RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION From: <Vrutten@aol.com> Restaurant Recommendation. I would like to recommend the Med Café (formerly the Mediterranean Deli) located on 42nd street. The other night my husband and 8 -year-old daughter and I went to dinner there and had a really nice time. The food was good and very reasonable, the decor was great -- fabulous bright colors, the service was very nice, and there was good live music. More than anything, though, we left there feeling like we had been very welcomed and very far away from NW D.C. for a couple of hours. It would be nice to see this place succeed! COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD **** From: Anna<kcrdlb@verizon.net> Hi! I am an 8th grader at Deal Jr. High and my Girl Scout Troop is selling cookies to raise money for our trips. If you live in the Tenleytown area and would like to order cookies, please respond to this email. The cookies are $3.00 per box and will be delivered in mid-February. Payment is due when I deliver them to you. Thanks! Anna **** From: Thechevychaser@aol.com UPRIGHT KIMBALL PIANO looking for a good home! House trained but could also live in a church or school. If interested in making music with this homespun beauty, please contact: thechevychaser@aol.com at 202-966-2213 **** From: <LRol@aol.com> Pre Moving Sale Items for sale from my house on Chesapeake St. 2 IKEA wardrobes green and pine $60 for both Cargo bookshelf solid wood $40 queen size futon and frame $30 Queen Anne sofa...needs upholstery but nice $30 large white IKEA storage cabinet $30 handicapped bath chair $10 assorted rollerblades $10 each stand up lamps $10 each set of nice Italian dishes for 8 colors pink and green $50 email Lrol@aol.com **** From: J Capper <jocapper@worldnet.att.net> Computer Database Assistance If anyone needs someone to help them design a Microsoft Access database, I can recommend someone. He is a retired Montgomery County Public School science teacher and maybe that explains why he has a lot of patience and “teaches” as he works with you. He works by the hour ($65/hr) and offers the first hour free so he can get an idea of what you want to do and what it would cost. You don’t pay him anything unless you agree on a job. Contact Bill Franz, (301) 986-0656 williamstrasserfranz@hotmail.com **** From: bruce <bmaliken@myway.com> Kathy, I just received an e-mail from an individual you referred to me. I want to take a moment to thank you. Bruce S. Maliken UP and Running Computer Services UPandRunning@myway.com(240) 475-4193 **** From: <SDrobis@aol.com> HOUSECLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE: The reliable, competent, dependable and trustworthy married couple who has cleaned my house for many years has a couple of openings in their schedule. They calls themselves H & O Cleaning Services. For information call Hilda at H:202 726-5418 or her cell: 202 277- 5290. **** From: Anonymous For anyone who is looking for a good salon, a former employee of a very reputable Georgetown salon has opened a stylish salon next to the very hip Eastern Market on Capital Hill. The salon is called Skin Beauty Lounge. They offer massages, facials, lash/brow tinting and body treatments including waxing (and the most authentic Brazilian bikini waxes in DC!). The phone number is 202-543-6993 and the website is www.skinbeautylounge.com but the site is still under construction so it might not be up yet. [From KS: I gotta ask: What is a Brazilian bikini wax? Can you tell us in a public newsletter?] VIRUS ALERT In case you have not heard, there is a new virus spreading across the internet that is hitting a significant number of systems. The virus is being spread in the form of something that looks like a normal error message but actually contains a malicious program that spreads itself and installs a program that leaves an open door to infected computers. The worm — called "Mydoom," "Novarg" or "WORM-MIMAIL.R" attacks Windows operating systems. Following is a link that more fully describes the virus: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100983.htm The message appears with a subject such as: Subject: Error Status Server Report Mail Transaction Failed Mail Delivery System hello hi The text of the message also varies and may look like: The message cannot be represented in 7-bit ASCII encoding and has been sent as a binary attachment. The message contains Unicode characters and has been sent as a binary attachment. Mail transaction failed. Partial message is available. The email WILL contain an attachment. It may be one of the following file extensions: .bat, .exe, .pif, .cmd, .scr .zip Some examples: doc.bat document.zip message.zip readme.zip text.pif hello.cmd body.scr test.htm.pif data.txt.exe file.scr In the case of two file extensions, multiple spaces may be inserted as well, for example: document.htm (many spaces) .pif [From KS – It won’t infect your computer unless you click on the attachment or link. Just delete it. It’s really important to get antivirus software and a firewall for your computer. My computer gets hit several times a week with a virus program. That’s the way it is folks.] OSAMA IN HEAVEN... From: Daniel Straub <straubko@comcast.net> After his death, Osama bin Laden went to heaven. There he was greeted by George Washington, who proceeded to slap him across the face and yell at him, "How dare you try to destroy the nation I helped conceive!" Patrick Henry approached and punched Osama in the nose and shouted,"You wanted to end our liberties but you failed." James Madison entered, kicked Osama in the groin and said,"This is why I allowed our government to provide for the common defense!" Thomas Jefferson came in and proceeded to beat Osama many times with a long cane and said, "It was evil men like you that provided me the inspiration to pen the Declaration of Independence!". These beatings and thrashings continued as John Rudolph, James Monroe and 66 other early Americans came in and unleashed their anger on the Muslim terrorist leader. As Osama lay bleeding and writhing in unbearable pain an Angel appeared. Bin Laden wept in pain and said to the Angel, "This is not what you promised me." The Angel replied, "I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you in heaven. What did you think I said?" – END –